Microorganisms which are responsible for...

Microorganisms which are responsible for diseases are called_______.

A

Vectors

B

Pathogens

C

Host

D

Bacteria

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The correct Answer is:

B

Pathogens

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Microorganisms which cause diseases are called

A

antigens

B

antibodies

C

pathogens

D

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A

unicellular

B

multicellular

C

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D

none of these

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A

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B

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C

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D

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